The Sam Altman Interview - February 1, 2025 Issue

February 1, 2025 Issue

Sam Altman on ChatGPT’s First Two Years, Elon Musk and AI Under Trump

Sam Altman on ChatGPT’s First Two Years, Elon Musk and AI Under Trump

By Josh Tyrangiel

Remarks

Remarks

Is Deglobalization Even Possible?

By Brad Stone

Is Deglobalization Even Possible?

In Context

In Context

Europe Will Struggle to Stand United Against Trump’s Threats

By Jana Randow and Jorge Valero

Europe Will Struggle to Stand United Against Trump’s Threats

Israel’s Wartime Farmers Are Relearning How to Plow Without GPS

By Marissa Newman

Israel’s Wartime Farmers Are Relearning How to Plow Without GPS

Luxury Brands Need to Get Over Their Youth Fixation to Offset Drag From Trump’s Tariffs

By Angelina Rascouet

Luxury Brands Need to Get Over Their Youth Fixation to Offset Drag From Trump’s Tariffs

Plastic Surgery Boom Lures South Korea’s Overworked Doctors

By K Oanh Ha

Plastic Surgery Boom Lures South Korea’s Overworked Doctors

At Charles Schwab, a Fresh Start After a Close Call

By Paige Smith

At Charles Schwab, a Fresh Start After a Close Call

Giant Batteries Are Transforming the World’s Electrical Grids

By David R Baker

Giant Batteries Are Transforming the World’s Electrical Grids

How Kendrick Lamar Turned Beef With Drake Into Music Superstardom

By Kim Bhasin and Emma Sanchez

How Kendrick Lamar Turned Beef With Drake Into Music Superstardom

He Built Russia’s Biggest Tech Company. Now He’s Starting Over—Without Putin

By Mark Bergen

He Built Russia’s Biggest Tech Company. Now He’s Starting Over—Without Putin

In View

In View

Centrist Politicians Don’t Get That Immigration Is Like Trade

By Tom Orlik

Centrist Politicians Don’t Get That Immigration Is Like Trade

Why AI Investors Should Worry About the Self-Driving Car Crash

By Max Chafkin

Why AI Investors Should Worry About the Self-Driving Car Crash

Eight Years of Populism Hasn’t Gotten America Very Far

By Shawn Donnan

Eight Years of Populism Hasn’t Gotten America Very Far

The Era of Finance CEOs Running Retailers Is Over

By Amanda Mull

The Era of Finance CEOs Running Retailers Is Over

The US Government Is Sitting on a Possible Solution to the Housing Crisis

By Michael Albertus

The US Government Is Sitting on a Possible Solution to the Housing Crisis

Why Everyone’s Obsessed With Meat Sticks and Cottage Cheese

By Deena Shanker

Why Everyone’s Obsessed With Meat Sticks and Cottage Cheese

Tiger Woods Wants You to Watch Him Hit Balls Into a Big Screen

By Ira Boudway

Tiger Woods Wants You to Watch Him Hit Balls Into a Big Screen

Features

Features

Sam Altman on ChatGPT’s First Two Years, Elon Musk and AI Under Trump

By Josh Tyrangiel

Sam Altman on ChatGPT’s First Two Years, Elon Musk and AI Under Trump

The Swiss Sneaker Brand Outrunning Nike and Adidas

By Tim Loh and Lily Meier

Families Are Going After Snapchat for the Teen Fentanyl Crisis

By Olivia Carville

Families Are Going After Snapchat for the Teen Fentanyl Crisis

How Long Can Toyota Put Off Figuring Out EVs?

By Reed Stevenson and Chester Dawson

How Long Can Toyota Put Off Figuring Out EVs?

Walgreens Replaced Fridge Doors With Smart Screens. It’s Now a $200 Million Fiasco

By Austin Carr

Walgreens Replaced Fridge Doors With Smart Screens. It’s Now a $200 Million Fiasco

Zyn’s Online Hype Risks Leading to the Nicotine Pouches’ Downfall

By Ellen Huet

Zyn’s Online Hype Risks Leading to the Nicotine Pouches’ Downfall

The Business of Booze-Free

The Business of Booze-Free

How Athletic Sparked the Nonalcoholic Beer Boom With Brews That Don’t Suck

By Andrew Zaleski

How Athletic Sparked the Nonalcoholic Beer Boom With Brews That Don’t Suck

Young Americans Are Drinking Less—But Can It Last?

By Amanda Mull

Young Americans Are Drinking Less—But Can It Last?

The Best Eight Drinks Without Booze

By Chris Gayomali

The Best Eight Drinks Without Booze

Reasons to Swap Mocktails for Just Plain Seltzer

By Alison Roman

Reasons to Swap Mocktails for Just Plain Seltzer

Cannabis Cocktails Are Growing Quickly, But the Law Might Stop That Soon

By Redd Brown

Cannabis Cocktails Are Growing Quickly, But the Law Might Stop That Soon

The Drink That Instagram Built

By Lily Meier

The Drink That Instagram Built

Who Are Nonalcoholic Drinks for, Anyway?

By Mark Leydorf

Who Are Nonalcoholic Drinks for, Anyway?

Pursuits

Pursuits

A Booming Market for Life Coaches Means No Problem Is Too Small

By Mark Ellwood

A Booming Market for Life Coaches Means No Problem Is Too Small

Developers Aim to Tackle Central London’s Last Luxury Frontier

By Sarah Rappaport

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Vacheron Constantin Launches $32,000 Steel Watch Fans Begged For

By Roberta Naas

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Can an EV Ever Really Be a Muscle Car?

By Hannah Elliott

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Nine Bosses on What They Do on the Weekends to Unwind

By Kate Krader

Nine Bosses on What They Do on the Weekends to Unwind

The Big-Budget Rom-Com Is Dead. Long Live the Rom-Horror

By Esther Zuckerman

The Big-Budget Rom-Com Is Dead. Long Live the Rom-Horror

The Best Movies, Books, TV, Music and Art Shows Coming in February

By James Tarmy

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Gamers Are Turning PCs Into Fantasy Worlds of Their Own

By Cecilia D'Anastasio

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Marriott Is Reinventing the All-Inclusive Resort With a Luxury Twist

By Lebawit Lily Girma

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